Olpride Benefits & Uses

Olpride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Stomach Gas

Olpride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Olpride Related Warnings

Is the use of Olpride safe for pregnant women?

Olpride may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Olpride again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Olpride safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Olpride. Immediately discontinue Olpride if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Olpride on the Kidneys?

Olpride does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Olpride on the Liver?

Olpride is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Olpride on the Heart?

Olpride may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Olpride with Other Drugs

Olpride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Sucralfate

Aluminium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide

Olpride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olpride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Mania
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heart Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Olpride

Is this Olpride habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Olpride has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Olpride can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Olpride should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Olpride has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Olpride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Olpride

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Olpride and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Olpride

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Olpride.

Unknown